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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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Malaysia Airlines jet entered Changi Airport runway without clearance in 2025 case

No one was injured as a result of the incident, and the aircraft was cleared for take-off soon after.
No one was injured as a result of the incident, and the aircraft was cleared for take-off soon after.

Singapore’s EV adoption going at ‘right pace’ but more must be done: Panellists at ST roundtable

The panellists at ST’s In Perspective roundtable: moderator Shefali Rekhi; LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann; BYD managing director James Ng; Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho; TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier; and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge’s opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.
The panellists at ST’s In Perspective roundtable: moderator Shefali Rekhi; LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann; BYD managing director James Ng; Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho; TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier; and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge’s opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.

Illegal modifications, unauthorised repairs remain safety concerns for EVs: ST roundtable panellists

(From left) Asia News Network editor and panel moderator Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann, BYD Singapore managing director James Ng, Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho, TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge's opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.
(From left) Asia News Network editor and panel moderator Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of technology Lam Wee Shann, BYD Singapore managing director James Ng, Sgcarmart editor Julian Kho, TUMCREATE principal scientist Tobias Massier and EV ecosystem platform VoltBridge's opportunity catalyst Tyron Tan.

More passengers opt for early check-in at Jewel Changi Airport in 2025

Equipped with automated bag-drop machines, the early check-in service allows travellers to check in three to 24 hours before their flight departure time.
Equipped with automated bag-drop machines, the early check-in service allows travellers to check in three to 24 hours before their flight departure time.

Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot to triple in size with new test track, maintenance building

An artist's impression of the expanded Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot.
An artist's impression of the expanded Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot.

Jet fuel supply will take months to recover even if Hormuz remains open: IATA chief

Airlines are shouldering the higher oil prices for now, but it takes some time for higher ticket prices to translate to actual airline revenues.
Airlines are shouldering the higher oil prices for now, but it takes some time for higher ticket prices to translate to actual airline revenues.

Platform workers to receive $200 cash from end-April to cushion impact of Middle East conflict

Those eligible for the payout include platform workers who have net earnings of more than $500 each month from delivery or ride-hailing work from December 2025 to February 2026.
Those eligible for the payout include platform workers who have net earnings of more than $500 each month from delivery or ride-hailing work from December 2025 to February 2026.

S’pore’s first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge set to be completed in Jurong West in 2028

The bridge, to be located near Block 410 Jurong West Street 42, measures 10m long and 5m wide.
The bridge, to be located near Block 410 Jurong West Street 42, measures 10m long and 5m wide.

New roads to be built by end-2030 to serve homes in new Paterson neighbourhood

Overview of the plot of land bounded by Paterson Road, Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road on March 31, 2026. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has called a tender for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and plans to construct a new road linking the three roads. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Overview of the plot of land bounded by Paterson Road, Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road on March 31, 2026. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has called a tender for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and plans to construct a new road linking the three roads. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Changi Airport passes ‘stress test’ of transit traffic surge amid war, but near-term outlook unclear: Analysts

Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.
Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.

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